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well, since this has been out and included in my rom for over a month now, i figure ill put it out here for all others to use as well since its been perfectly stable, smooth, fast, and very good on battery.
Kernel Feature's
-JPX source-patched with hardcore's k13a
-compiled with CodeSourcery 2010.09-51
-voodoo lagfix
-voodoo sound 4,
-voodoo sharpness and color (or speedmods screen adjustments)
-default scheduler-noop(better for non-spinning disks)
-bootanimation.zip
-xcaliberinhand's headphone fix-voice calls through headphones
-kernel HZ=500(smoother)
-338mb user accessible ram
-neldar's BLN 2.3
-working sdcard mount in recovery
-will auto convert all partitions ext4 at boot
-optimized compiler flags
-+ more
CONFIG_ARM_THUMBEE-y-enables thumbee processor mode
CONFIG_PREEMPT_NONE=y-supposed to be better for raw processing power
disabled some debug stuff and print k for better performance- logger on(for adb)
this will hopefully get updated often, and i have another version im working on thats pretty different than anything else out now.
big thanks to harcore for the great speedmod kernel that this is patched with
big thanks to supercurio for the great voodoo work
thanks to xcaliberinhand for the great reorient work
BIG THANKS to exists for answering my questions when i was first getting started with this.
I'll definitely put this on my Captivate. Can't wait to see what's in the works.
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Ive tried all the other kernels, might as well try one more and see where it rates on my phone. Thanks for posting this.
does Speedmod screen adjustments include the lower brightness setting?
doreyu said:
does Speedmod screen adjustments include the lower brightness setting?
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Yes, speedmod based (build 2) should be having lower brightness compared to build 3.
Can u change the splash screen to display the capitvate model # SGH-I897 instead of GT-i9000?
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I've been a Nexus S owner for about a month now and it's the best Android phone I've owned so far. If it had an LED notification light and better build quality it would probably be perfect in my book. Anyways, the phone has been extremely fast for me. This is also the first Android phone I've had no interest in rooting because everything works as I want it to stock.
I'm just wondering, is it worth it to root and overclock this phone? Does overclocking really improve the speed that much? Also does Voodoo really give noticeable improvements to the sound and screen?
Arcadia310 said:
I've been a Nexus S owner for about a month now and it's the best Android phone I've owned so far. If it had an LED notification light and better build quality it would probably be perfect in my book. Anyways, the phone has been extremely fast for me. This is also the first Android phone I've had no interest in rooting because everything works as I want it to stock.
I'm just wondering, is it worth it to root and overclock this phone? Does overclocking really improve the speed that much? Also does Voodoo really give noticeable improvements to the sound and screen?
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yes, yes, and a huge yes to voodoo sound
For me personally, my NS goes up to 1,4Ghz flawlessly and stable and in my (probably subjective) opinion, it did speed up the flicking through my large app drawer list, for example.
Basic things like browsing, texting, opening e-mails etc are pretty much the same, it's barely noticable. Probably because the stock NS is so fast and smooth, the few percents of added speed you gain by overclocking aren't really noticable.
The main thing is the battery life though, it'll drain the battery significantly and so it's up to you whether or not you want to have your phone running a tad faster but not make it through the day, or have it go normal and last the day.
I would always root your phone.
Since you mention the missing backlight notification, if you flash your kernel to say, for example, Netarchy 1.3.12, you can install a small app that's called "BLN". It turns the 4 buttons into a notification light by blinking them on notifications, works perfect.
Also, many people prefer CM7 over the stock Android because of the added functionalities; one more reason to root your phone
I haven't noticed anything about the voodoo sound/display, maybe someone else can pick in here.
Greetz
Trust me in that you will love your phone more if you do. I don't notice the change in speed but voodoo control is a must. You'll be able to adjust the colours on your screen to make your phone POP!
The badass thing about rooting it is that it fixes the notification light problem. All you have to do is flash a kernel with BLN compatibility (Nearly all of them have it) and download the BLN app from the market.
Every time you get a new notification the bottom four buttons flash on and off
Also like Simms said, you also get Voodoo colors which make the screen colors much much better then stock.
I personally don't overclock because like you said the phone is already so damn fast =)
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I do not overclock my CPU. I don't get any noticeable benefit from it (other than increased Quadrant scores). I tend the opposite way.... I'd rather reduce power for longer battery life, so I undervolt.
Voodoo is worth flashing a custom kernel for, in my opinion. Keep in mind you do not have to root to flash a custom kernel. You only have to unlock the bootloader with one simple command.
I know what you mean about not wanting to even root. I only rooted so I could take screenshots with Shoot Me app. But I use the stock Rom and probably always will
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I do not overclock my CPU. I don't get any noticeable benefit from it (other than increased Quadrant scores). I tend the opposite way.... I'd rather reduce power for longer battery life, so I undervolt.
Voodoo is worth flashing a custom kernel for, in my opinion. Keep in mind you do not have to root to flash a custom kernel. You only have to unlock the bootloader with one simple command.
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well, since the bootloader is unlocked, why doesn't root?! =oP
in my opinion, the bad thing in flashing things is because it is addictive, you can't stop anymore. I lived fine with stock for two months, and now i can't stay a week without flash something.
as a matter of fact, you can have voodoo sound in stock kernel, just use the pay app, and if you own a slcd version (like me), you won't need voodoo colors. So the missing and must have is BLN and that was the first reason i root this thing! =o)
and btw, for me, the device is fast enought and i really like to finish the day with my phone still alive, so i don't oc it! =o)
I have noticed that everyone seems to talk about bln but does no one like the no led app? It does well for me...just wondering because I'm new to the S but not android
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I have noticed that everyone seems to talk about bln but does no one like the no led app? It does well for me...just wondering because I'm new to the S but not android
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bln is universal (works in scld and samoled screens) and uses A LOT less battery than no led...
frutelaken said:
For me personally, my NS goes up to 1,4Ghz flawlessly and stable and in my (probably subjective) opinion, it did speed up the flicking through my large app drawer list, for example.
Basic things like browsing, texting, opening e-mails etc are pretty much the same, it's barely noticable. Probably because the stock NS is so fast and smooth, the few percents of added speed you gain by overclocking aren't really noticable.
The main thing is the battery life though, it'll drain the battery significantly and so it's up to you whether or not you want to have your phone running a tad faster but not make it through the day, or have it go normal and last the day.
I would always root your phone.
Since you mention the missing backlight notification, if you flash your kernel to say, for example, Netarchy 1.3.12, you can install a small app that's called "BLN". It turns the 4 buttons into a notification light by blinking them on notifications, works perfect.
Also, many people prefer CM7 over the stock Android because of the added functionalities; one more reason to root your phone
I haven't noticed anything about the voodoo sound/display, maybe someone else can pick in here.
Greetz
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what is your setup to OC to 1.4? Currently I am running the I9020A at 1200 mhz on stock 2.3.4 with netarchy kernel, latest stable version. slightly over volted. however, it still freezes when i play videos with moboplayer. I havent been able to find a stable OC @ 1.4. It will reset and freeze overnight when idle
anyone else's input is welcome
thiagodark said:
bln is universal (works in scld and samoled screens) and uses A LOT less battery than no led...
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This is truth. No LED does drain the battery quite a bit if you aren't able to dismiss a notification right away. That really hurt me a few times which is why after a few weeks I switched to BLN and haven't looked back.
Mudblood69 said:
what is your setup to OC to 1.4? Currently I am running the I9020A at 1200 mhz on stock 2.3.4 with netarchy kernel, latest stable version. slightly over volted. however, it still freezes when i play videos with moboplayer. I havent been able to find a stable OC @ 1.4. It will reset and freeze overnight when idle
anyone else's input is welcome
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For my Phone i've never been able to handle 1.4 ever. I run mine at 1.3 and have no issues. Going to 1.4 makes my phone lock up. Every phone is different it seems.
For the record I'm running CM7 7.0.3 and Netarchy BFS 1.3.4.
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I was running Netarchy 1.3.0.2 BFS a few weeks ago. Without doing anything fancy, I could overclock to 1,4 using setCPU and it ran smoothly. I9023, GRI40 and CM7.
But, that kernel version doesn't support BLN so I had to upgrade and I chose the Netarchy 1.3.0.12 CFS and I have to admit (I just tested), I get lock-ups and reboots using 1,4 now.
Many people say it's device related, but I'm convinced the kernel has a lot to do with it as well. I don't know if BFS is the reason or not, it never ran stable on my device (even on stock speeds) and I'm much more satisfied with CFS's stability, but I think that's personal as well
Greetz
1.4 my phone just locks up.
1.2 and 1.3 are about the same for me: random reboots several times a day, with minimal if any noticeable improvement in performance in day to day activities.
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I recently tried overclocking. I found that my phone can barely handle 1.2Ghz. Forget 1.4Ghz. I tried 1.1Ghz and it seemed stable enough but I didn't see any real world benefit from it. Right now I've settled on netarchy 1.3.4 bfs and cyanogen nightlies running at stock clock 1Ghz. Phone is stable, responsive, battery life seems good and voodoo sound is great.
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Trying overclocking now. Phone seems to handle even 1.4 pretty decently. Not noticing any problems. 3393 on Quadrant, nice and peppy. I don't know if the draw on batter life is really worth it. I'll probably drop back down to 1.2 max 400 min. That seems to be a sweet spot.
Running OpenSoju 0.2.6 with the included netarchy kernel.
I've looked into Watchdogs real time CPU load monitor and noticed Fingerprint Sensor on top of all. It's constantly there between 6-8% which seems pretty high for something that should be inactive in that particular moment. WTF
Has anyone else noticed this behavior?
I'm using Aura ROM v1.1.1 and it feels smooth, no UI lagging, everything else seems to work fine.
Screenshot attached.
Hmm pretty odd, mine is near the bottom of the list, 0% taking up 13.6 mb. Using kens gb beta .
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Frozen
Screw FP sensor, I froze its app in Titanium Backup. I'll have it enabled when I'll need it. Probably on the next Aura version. Or CM7. Or Alien. Whatever.
i have the same exact issue.
I am running stock rom with faux 1.9 kernel
Hey!
I've tested both kernels already.. i want to know if there is anything that one perform better the other or something like that..
What do you think:
IMO Glados is more stable than matrix ATM also i think matrix is built off glados it has all its features but tweaked by matchkid
matrix reboots regardless of OC and glados im able to OC up 1.4 without increasing voltage without reboots. Once Pete tweaks his kernel with OC and voodoo colors ill be jumping ship. i used his his GB with absolutely no issues
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Too be fair I haven't tested new matrix
I see.. and what abt CFS vc BFS?
And btw on every rom i've tested, when im at lockscreen and press the power button to turn screen off, there is some green flash on any kernel but stock.. anyone has the same? no big deal but just wondering..
guitmz said:
And btw on every rom i've tested, when im at lockscreen and press the power button to turn screen off, there is some green flash on any kernel but stock.. anyone has the same? no big deal but just wondering..
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This problem is related to Voodoo Colors. Stock kernel does not have it.
so with a stock kernel, there isn't the "green flash" problem, right?
currently I use the Matr1x v13 kernel. If I install GLaDOS, I'll have the same problem?
juliano_q said:
This problem is related to Voodoo Colors. Stock kernel does not have it.
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I'm not sure that it's the kernel 100%. On GB when I ran CM7 with a voodoo kernel I had the green/yellow flicker (if the brightness wasn't at 100%). But when I switched to the GWK74 stock rooted OTA with a Voodoo kernel, that flicker was completely gone at any brightness.
pastikk said:
so with a stock kernel, there isn't the "green flash" problem, right?
currently I use the Matr1x v13 kernel. If I install GLaDOS, I'll have the same problem?
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using Matr1x v13 on a 4.0.3 stock rom and have no green flash problem. i9023
ah ta, valeu! nao sabia que era por causa disso a telinha verde...
yeah if u change the kernel the screen remains
i9020A here... with no brightness and with brightness the screen is the same on matr1x and glados
clocker66 said:
using Matr1x v13 on a 4.0.3 stock rom and have no green flash problem. i9023
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?!?!?!?!?
try turning on and off the screen quickly for a couple of times...
Other thing: I'm noticing a problem with the automatic brightness using the rom Neapolis (but I still can not write in that thread because I've not reached 10 posts)
guitmz said:
I see.. and what abt CFS vc BFS?
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I'm using CFS
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juliano_q said:
This problem is related to Voodoo Colors. Stock kernel does not have it.
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i get this on every single ics available for ns4g, even before installing any apps or changing the kernel.
pastikk said:
?!?!?!?!?
try turning on and off the screen quickly for a couple of times...
Other thing: I'm noticing a problem with the automatic brightness using the rom Neapolis (but I still can not write in that thread because I've not reached 10 posts)
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nope, no green flashes at all...
trying now glados 2.3
demo23019 said:
... i think matrix is built off glados it has all its features but tweaked by matchkid
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I prefer GLaDOS to Matr1x but Matr1x is not built off GLaDOS. The other kernel devs have accepted Ezekeel's MODs. That's GPL, open source.
I'm running GLADOS @ the moment. Everything looks good, but I do get the green flicker but I'm sure this is normal on every Kernel w/ Voodoo.
However, when I correct my colors through Voodoo, it's not saving upon reboot. It goes back to the default 2.3.3 crap colors. Any words of advice or anyone sharing similar experiences?
phone_user said:
Matr1x is not built off GLaDOS. The other kernel devs have accepted Ezekeel's MODs. That's GPL, open source.
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yup
i misread something in his thread
l don.tee l said:
I'm running GLADOS @ the moment. Everything looks good, but I do get the green flicker but I'm sure this is normal on every Kernel w/ Voodoo.
However, when I correct my colors through Voodoo, it's not saving upon reboot. It goes back to the default 2.3.3 crap colors. Any words of advice or anyone sharing similar experiences?
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I'm not sure why it doesn't save but have you tried changing your bright ness it bring to dim caused the green flicker for alot if people
If so try different settings in voodoo that will remove it I could pm you my settings if your intrested
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From what I've seen CFS is more stable than BFS.
Most devs request you swap back to CFS if BFS is FC-ing a lot.
Pretty sure it's only more stable because it's more common.
From what I've read CFS has more gradual performance increases while BFS relies on more peaks of performance.
What BFS is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_Fuck_Scheduler
Update
Glados 2.3... quicker than previous builds even though no mention of performance increase
this kernel is noticeably quicker than his other kernel and IMO quicker thann other kernels and smooooth also got rid of the occasional slight lag when accessing launcher
BTW im using cfs
I know a few other threads on this have been posted but... I was messing around with some Voodoo color settings (freely) and I found settings that literally made me stare in awe.
These colors have the richest blacks I have ever seen on my phone, while providing the deepest and smoothest other colors. It is really stunning. I love them.
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Here are the settings:
*Gamma offset
Red (-59)
Green (-59)
Blue (-59)
*RGB Multipliers
Red (2309xxxxxx)
Green (2563xxxxxx)
Blue (3001xxxxxx)
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I used the Voodoo app. Try and get the first 3 digits correct, or very close to them. The other 7 shouldn't be noticeable to the human eye .
With themes and framework overwrites that bring out the black in your screen (I'm using Blue Infinitum and a keyboard MOD) you get even more just out of the experience. The black fuses with the screen, it's crazy.
Let me know what you think!
Nexus S (GSM i9020a)
GummyNex (9.0)
Matrix Kernel (CFS 19.0)
OC 1000/200 (Lionheart)
Deep Idle (Off - Noop)
v6 Supercharged
Ill give it a stab
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Not too bad......but toooo deep of black.....makes my greys and browns to deep
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With this settings, does it decrease the lifespan of the amoled?
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If you find it is too black in some area make the blue value in the RGB multipliers higher.
Nexus S (GSM i9020a)
GummyNex (9.0)
Matrix Kernel (CFS 19.0)
OC 1000/200 (Lionheart)
Deep Idle (Off - Noop)
v6 Supercharged
dark06 said:
With this settings, does it decrease the lifespan of the amoled?
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AMOLED screens save power the darker the image, as well as the higher the wavelength of light (Power use: white > blues > greens > reds least). No backlight, so if a particular colour looks darker it'll use less battery.
I can't comment on these settings though because i'm all too happy with my already perfect SC-LCD
Loving these colors!!! Thanks man!!
lemmie see a screenshot plz
«Å∅K₱★Milestøne•5★Aïr Kernel⁴»
luciferii said:
lemmie see a screenshot plz
«Å∅K₱★Milestøne•5★Aïr Kernel⁴»
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Even if we show a screen of the colors on-screen it won't matter... The colors are only in effect on your actually nexus anywhere you view the screen (computer, other nexus, etc) the colors will match your screen settings and not mine... So do you mean a screen of the settings or ...?
Nexus S (GSM i9020a)
GummyNex (4.0.4 - 102)
Matrix Kernel (CFS - 19.0)
Lionheart tweak (1000/100)
Deep Idle (Off - Noop)
Holy crap that's gorgeous. lol
Remember to hit the thanks button if you like my colors :3.. Just like chronophase1 did :3!
Nexus S (GSM i9020a)
GummyNex (4.0.4 - 102)
Matrix Kernel (CFS - 19.0)
Lionheart tweak (1000/100)
Deep Idle (Off - Noop)
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Remember to hit the thanks button if you like my colors :3.. Just like chronophase1 did :3!
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ha thanks for this! it's only dark voodoo settings like these that make ICS colors bearable to me (I can't stand the drab grey!)
very nice! with samoled, black uses the least battery....the darker the black, the less battery. great battery saving settings!!!
I did run into one problem. Whenever I refresh my RSS or Tweakdeck, the screen turns into a bunch of shades of green :/ . I don't how I even relates to colors, but it only does this with these settings.
TH3JUNK13 said:
ha thanks for this! it's only dark voodoo settings like these that make ICS colors bearable to me (I can't stand the drab grey!)
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I have a framework mod to make the Greys blue and the Greys black . My keyboard is blue and black too. And I dont have that problem @ above
Nexus S (GSM i9020a)
GummyNex (4.0.4 - 102)
Matrix Kernel (CFS - 19.0)
Lionheart tweak (1000/100)
Deep Idle (Off - Noop)
It looked great....but my phone did not like these settings as after a while it would screw the whole screen with yellow scrubbish and it would stay like that for a few minutes before it returned back.....not sure why is that....
Oogway13 said:
It looked great....but my phone did not like these settings as after a while it would screw the whole screen with yellow scrubbish and it would stay like that for a few minutes before it returned back.....not sure why is that....
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Try changing the blue RGB multiplier.
Nexus S (GSM i9020a)
GummyNex (4.0.4 - 102)
Matrix Kernel (CFS - 19.0)
Lionheart tweak (1000/100)
Deep Idle (Off - Noop)
Well, I removed 'Auto-Brightness' and it seemed to resolve the issue. I'll check for awhile. Thanks man!!!
the settings may look nice, but when the screen dims from having to turn up the brightness a tad to prevent it from having a strange color-faded screen, it turns to a odd shade of a faded yellow...
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i think gamma offset with punchy settings and rgb values of 2251394080, 2516943200, and 3336681600 respectively, with brightness turned up a tad seem fine. doesnt change a different color when it dims as well
I am running aokp m5 with matrix 19.0 and can't seem to change gamma or color multipliers. I see the settings under from control-> performance but using the sliders has no effect. Anybody have any ideas?
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